Mysore silk
| Mysore Silk | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
Mysore Silk saree with gold inlay | |
| Description | Silk sarees weaved in Mysore |
| Type | Handicraft |
| Area | Mysore, Karnataka |
| Country | India |
| Material | Silk |
| Official website | http://www.ksicsilk.com |
Mysore silk is variety of mulberry silk produced in the Indian district of Mysore, Karnataka.
Karnataka produces 9,000 metric tons of mulberry silk, accounting for nearly 45% of the country's total mulberry silk production. In Karnataka, silk is mainly produced in the Mysore district and is a patent registered product under Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Limited (KSIC), a government of Karnataka Public Sector Undertaking.